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Simone Biles is flipping the script once again—this time, it’s all about her hair! From changing the way people think about mental health to proving that age is just a number with her Olympic victories at 27, she’s always ahead of the game. And of course, her style is always on point, whether it’s with fashion statements or rocking a fresh new look. Now, when it comes to her hair, Simone’s not shy about it. She’s been known to say, “Don’t come for me about my hair,” and honestly, we get it. Her hair is gorgeous, and right now, she’s fully in her bob era.

On November 19, after wrapping up her GOAT Tour, Simone shared a selfie on Instagram Stories, showing off her new chin-length bob. It’s got soft waves and a deep side part, a total switch-up from the long middle-parted hair she’s been sporting all summer and fall. She didn’t just stop at the hair though, she paired it with a super chic off-duty outfit: a black long-sleeve jersey shirt worn as a mini dress and thigh-high silver boots. And of course, those eye-catching necklaces of hers just took the whole look to the next level. Talk about slaying it.

Fast forward to November 30, and Simone shared another mirror selfie, this time with her husband, Jonathan Owens. They were dressed down in neutral sweatpants and long-sleeve shirts, but once again, Simone’s bob was the star. She styled it with soft curls at the edges, giving it that effortlessly chic vibe. “I cut my hair,” she captioned the shot, and it was clear she was loving the new look. Just a few days before, she wore her hair in a high ponytail for Jonathan’s Thanksgiving Day football game. Simone’s switching things up, and it’s looking amazing.

BOXING

Jake Paul retirement statement comes out just weeks after controversial Mike Tyson fight

Jake Paul has declared that he is retired from influencer boxing and that his former rival AnEsonGib is now the best in the world after the Brit’s recent victory

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has boldly declared AnEsonGib as the top influencer boxer in the world, attributing it to his own retirement from the sport. With an impressive professional record of 11-1, ‘The Problem Child’ has made a splash on the boxing scene since stepping into the ring four years ago.

The 27-year-old boasts victories over big names like Anderson Silva, Nate Diaz, Tyron Woodley, and Ben Askren. In his latest bout, he claimed a unanimous decision win against former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson.

Post-fight, Paul confessed that despite their heated exchanges before the match, he had no desire to knock out Tyson once he realized the boxing legend was struggling due to his age. “I wanted to give the fans a show, but I didn’t want to hurt someone that didn’t need to be hurt,” he reflected.

“There was a point where he (Tyson) was not engaging back, I could just tell his age was showing a little bit. That violence war thing… that went away as the rounds went on.

“People just love to hate me. I intentionally say things for people to hate. That’s what I like to do. If people want to see more… give me a couple of months. I tried to give the best fight I possibly could. When someone’s just surviving in the ring, it’s hard to make it exciting. I don’t care what people have to say. It is what it is.”

Before he became a household name in the boxing world, ‘The Problem Child’ Jake Paul had already thrown punches against fellow influencer boxers. He first stepped into the ring for an exhibition match against Deji in 2018 and then made his professional debut against social media personality AnEsonGib four years prior.

After securing a victory by stoppage over Gib, Paul faced off with former NBA star Nate Robinson, knocking him out in the second round. Since those early days, Paul has squared off against several prominent figures in combat sports, aiming to make his mark in the boxing ring.

Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions recently announced that ‘The Problem Child’ has hung up his gloves in the influencer boxing realm, passing the torch to his one-time adversary, Gib. “Flashback Friday to when Jake Paul was an influencer boxer,” MVP reminisced on Instagram.

BOXING

Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury meet again in movie-style trailer to promote upcoming rematch

The rematch between boxing stars Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury has received the movie treatment.

‘The Cat’ and ‘The Gypsy King’ are currently set to meet in a rematch in Saudi Arabia later this month. Just months removed from their first meeting, Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will meet for WBA (Super), WBO, IBO, WBC, and The Ring heavyweight gold. For those unaware, their first bout in May was a ‘Fight of the Year’ contender.

The heavyweight showdown saw multiple momentum swings, until a dramatic ninth round. That frame saw Oleksandr Usyk brutalize, knockdown, and nearly finish Tyson Fury. However, ‘The Gypsy King’ fought on. Sadly for the Brit, Usyk never looked back after the knockdown. He outboxed Fury down the stretch, ultimately earning a split-decision victory.

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk confirm undisputed heavyweight world championship title fight will be next | Boxing News | Sky Sports

Just a few weeks out from their rematch, Turki Alashikh has taken to social media. On X, the Saudi Arabian boxing promoter released a movie-style trailer hyping up Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2. For what it’s worth, this is nothing new. Alalshikh has previously released trailers to promote other massive fights, including Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou in March.

Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury trailer released ahead of massive boxing rematch

Previous trailers released from Alalshikh have covered different genres, and this one takes a horror approach. In the brief teaser, Tyson Fury is haunted by his loss to Oleksandr Usyk in May. Meanwhile, the latter is still annoyed by ‘The Gpysy King’, noticing the Brit everywhere.

For what it’s worth, the trailer is very well-made and pretty entertaining. Fans can expect the heavyweight rematch to be the same, with Tyson Fury promising a more aggressive approach later this month. ‘The Gypsy King’ believes the way to beat the undefeated Ukrainian is to make it a fight, not a boxing match.

Ahead of the rematch, the Brit has promised a knockout win. However, fans and bettors aren’t as hot on the British star. According to the current betting line from MGM, Oleksandr Usyk is a slight -150 favorite for his return later this month. Meanwhile, Tyson Fury is a +140 underdog for the heavyweight collision.

BOXING

Darren Till took down Tyson Fury in sparring session before agreeing to fight brother Tommy in boxing match

Darren Till once showed Tyson Fury the dangers of stepping into the octagon while he was considering a career change.

Towards the end of 2019, Fury was still locked in negotiations for a rematch with Deontay Wilder, which ended up happening the following February. He made his WWE debut while recovering from a cut, and would regularly call out then-UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic.

He would even claim he was willing to come to the UFC to make the fight happen, although that always seemed tongue-in-cheek. And he certainly was put in his place when he sparred with then-welterweight Till, who took him down with ease during their session.

Darren Till took down Tyson Fury during MMA training session

A full video was released of the light sparring and drilling that Darren Till gave to Tyson Fury during 2019. The Scouse fighter, who was just about to face Kelvin Gastelum, showed him how to sprawl and ran him through some striking exercises.

Fury looked unbelievably powerful as he threw knees and elbows, but appeared to struggle a bit with the necessary movement to stuff a takedown. He noted that he may be able to make an oncoming attacker think twice about going for the legs with his fast hands, and went through extra training.

But when it came to moving the pace up in any way, Till was well able to find the legs and take Fury down, at which point he could make it into full mount. It was remarkable to see, given the massive size difference between the pair.

At the time, Till was fighting at 170lb and likely would have had to keep his walking around weight fairly close to that after a number of gruelling cuts. Meanwhile Fury was transitioning from the 253lb he was facing Otto Wallin to over 273lb when he took on Wilder.

Now, Darren Till is fighting Tyson’s brother Tommy Fury

Five years on, and Till has agreed to a boxing fight with Tyson’s younger brother Tommy Fury. The pair announced their meeting last month with a press conference in London, and the fight is set for January in Manchester.

There appears to be no love lost between the two parties, with Till getting into a shoving match with not only Tommy but his dad John Fury at their Misfits Boxing launch event. And he has even noted that he would be willing to get disqualified and throw a kick to his rival’s head if he is losing on the night.

BOXING

Lamont Roach Snr: ‘Only right to have Gervonta Davis fight on this side of town’

Lamont Roach Snr is buzzing with excitement, thrilled not just about his son’s shot at Gervonta Davis but also that the fight will unfold closer to home.

The father and trainer of junior lightweight titleholder Lamont Roach Jnr expressed his enthusiasm for the March 1 clash against lightweight titleholder Davis at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Roach Jnr, 29, claimed his WBA title in November 2023, dethroning Hector Luis Garcia on the David Benavidez-Demetrius Andrade undercard. He returned in June, stopping previously unbeaten Feargal McCrory in eight rounds when headlining a ProBox TV broadcast in Washington, D.C.

Roach, from Upper Marlboro, Maryland, holds a record of 25-1-1 (10 KOs). The matchup offers a compelling regional clash, with Davis, 30, boasting an undefeated 30-0 (28 KOs) record, hailing from Baltimore, Maryland — just an hour’s drive from Roach’s hometown.

“Excited to have a new date and location,” Roach Snr told BoxingScene. “Only right for the fight to be on this side of town. New York, here we come.”

Davis, who fought only once in 2024, knocking out Frank Martin, is riding a four-fight knockout streak since going the distance with Isaac Cruz in December 2021. Both fighters emerged from the same regional boxing scene, adding another layer of intrigue to the bout as both teams know each other well.

“The Barclays Center will be straight fire that night,” Roach Snr said. “Two of the best young champions with history putting it on the line in their prime.”

Originally expected to take place on December 14 in Houston, the fight was rescheduled and will now serve as one of Premier Boxing Champions’ first marquee events of 2025. It will be their second pay-per-view of the year, following the David Benavidez-David Morrell card on February 1.

“Want to thank everyone who played a role in making this happen. Lamont Jnr will be more than ready for this great moment,” Roach Snr said, closing with the words he hopes to hear that night: “And the new …”

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Simone Biles spends a shocking amount of money just to see husband Jonathan Owens

Long distance is not easy on the wallet.

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Tiger Woods is in the Bahamas this week, but he’s not playing in his Hero World Challenge

Tiger Woods will be in the Bahamas this week, and he’ll be seen plenty at Albany Golf Club at the Hero World Challenge. But the 15-time major champion isn’t playing in the 20-man field.

Woods is sidelined by his sixth significant back surgery of his career, coming back in September — a microdecompression surgery of the lumbar spine for nerve impingement in the lower back.

On Sept. 13, Woods tweeted about the surgery, including saying, “The surgery went smoothly, and I’m hopeful this will help alleviate the back spasms and pain I was experiencing throughout most of the 2024 season,” he said. “I look forward to tackling this rehab and preparing myself to back to normal life activities, including golf.”

Just before Thanksgiving, Woods confirmed he wouldn’t be playing.

“I am disappointed that I will not be able to compete this year at the Hero World Challenge, but always look forward to being tournament host and spending the week with [title sponsor Hero Motor Corp.],” Woods tweeted in part.

Woods played in this tournament a year ago, finishing 18th in the 20-player field.

Scottie Scheffler won the event by three shots on 20-under total. The world No. 1 will defend his title starting on Thursday at Albany Golf Club.

As for when Woods might play golf again, there is no timeline. Woods played sparingly in 2024, competing only in the four men’s major championships. He made the cut in the Masters to finish 60th before missing the cut at the PGA Championship, US Open and The Open Championship. Woods has unlimited exemptions into all of the majors, save for the US Open, as a past champion. The USGA only awards 10-year exemptions to US Open winners, unlike the other three men’s majors, and Woods’ five-year US Open exemption as the 2019 Masters champion has expired.

Woods, though, is part owner and competitor in TGL, a new hybrid indoor golf league which starts in January. Woods is slated to play on the Jupiter Links Golf Club team, along with Max Homa, Tom Kim and Kevin Kisner. Their first match is January 14.

BOXING

Gervonta Davis Given No Chance Against Boxing Legend as Fans Debate Over Fantasy Fight

What happens when legends of today collide with legends of the past? Practically, this is impossible, but that hasn’t stopped fans from drumming up scenarios—Whether it’s the great Muhammad Ali vs. Mike Tyson or Manny Pacquiao vs. Julio Cesar Chavez. In a more modern dream scenario, Gervonta Davis has been pitted against a legend of the sport.

So, you must be wondering—who is ‘Tank’ Davis fighting in this fantasy boxing match? Well, it’s none other than two-time world champion from Venezuela, Edwin Valero. In a social media post, the World Boxing Association asked boxing fans about their predictions for a fight between the duo. And boy, have they answered.

Earlier today, the sanctioning body sparked a lively debate on Instagram, posting the question, “Let’s discuss. Who would win?” For context, Edwin ‘El Inca Dinamita’ Valero retired undefeated in 2010 after a stunning 9th-round stoppage victory over

In just eight years, Valero amassed an incredible 27-0 professional record, claiming two world titles along the way: the WBA super featherweight championship (2006–2008) and the WBC lightweight championship (2009–2010).

What truly set Valero apart, though, was his unparalleled knockout power. Let this sink in—he stopped every single opponent he faced. That’s right, 27 fights, 27 knockouts. A feat like this made Valero a terrifying presence in the ring and a formidable opponent for anyone, including Gervonta Davis.

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Jon Anik Elevates Jon Jones Above Floyd Mayweather Citing UFC 309 Domination of Stipe Miocic

Floyd Mayweather is widely regarded as the greatest boxer of the modern era with his perfect 50-0 record – a one-of-a-kind accolade. His technical prowess, world-class defensive skills, and his punching accuracy always saw him get the better of his rivals. However, in one of his toughest outings, the world saw Mayweather getting toyed with by Emanuel Augustus before ‘Money’ Mayweather found the TKO victory in the 9th round, which Joe Rogan recently claimed to have found amusing.

Among the wide array of showboaters in boxing, Emanuel Augustus surely tops the list. The former boxer competed in a mind-boggling 78 professional bouts, racking up a mixed record of 38 wins and 34 losses (and six draws), but that’s not what he was known for. In fact, Augustus showcased one of the most awkward boxing styles, which proved to be a big problem for Floyd Mayweather when they fought in 2000.

Although Floyd Mayweather managed to knock the ‘Drunken Master’ out, which Emanuel Augustus was so often called, ‘Money’ Mayweather would admit later that he had to dig deep when he was in the ring with his former rival, something that Joe Rogan seems to agree with. During episode #2235 of JRE, the host told guest Mike Rowe, “He gave Floyd a hard f***ing time because he’s so difficult to fight… [Reacting to Augustus’s highlights] How do you deal with that?”

While showering praise on how good of a boxer Floyd Mayweather was, Joe Rogan also gave credit to Emanuel Augustus for his awkward, yet effective style. “When you’re a guy like Floyd and you’re getting clowned – the cream of the crop, Olympian, I mean you’re a f**king phenomenal boxer, just a fantastic boxer – and then you’re fighting this guy who’s dancing in front of you, but also really good. It wasn’t just that, like you rarely get a guy who’s clowning like that but also [has] that kind of head movement skill. Phenomenal movement.” Joe Rogan stated.

Meanwhile, his guest, TV personality Mike Rowe, wondered what went into Emanuel Augustus’ training that made his boxing so awkward but effective. Well, Joe Rogan believes that these are those kinds of things that can never be taught.

Joe Rogan believes Floyd Mayweather’s former rival’s awkward style comes to him naturally

In any form of combat sports, coaches always emphasize the importance of technique, and boxers like Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson, among many others, have proved how essential techniques really carve a fighter’s path to success. This is a reason why Joe Rogan doesn’t believe that the style Emanuel Augustus had was something that was taught in training.

“I don’t think anybody trains you to do that. [Someone like Cus D’Amato] he would never [allow it],” said Joe Rogan. However, he does seem to believe that if fighters naturally develop their own way of fighting, with a unique flair, there might be certain exceptions where coaches could play to those fighters’ strengths – but only if they find success consistently.

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Jon Anik Elevates Jon Jones Above Floyd Mayweather Citing UFC 309 Domination of Stipe Miocic

Is it fair to compare the consensus GOATs of two different sports like MMA and boxing? Well, UFC color commentator Jon Anik certainly thinks so. In a recent conversation in MMA Junkie, Anik claimed that Jon Jones has surpassed Floyd Mayweather, not just as a fighter but as an all-time great. Bold words, right? But Anik’s reasoning isn’t without nuance, he highlights Jones’ ability to thrive in the unpredictable realm of mixed martial arts. Yet, it begs the question, are we comparing apples to oranges when debating UFC versus boxing legacies?

“I think, with respect to Joe Calzaghe and Floyd Mayweather, Jon Jones has already pushed himself beyond those guys,” Anik stated. “Even if people want to denigrate the Stipe win because it happened at 42 years of age. I don’t think there really is anything left for Jon Jones to accomplish.” Anik argues that Jones, at 37, is successfully defending titles in a physically brutal sport, while Mayweather wrapped up his peak years by the age of 38.

“What he (Jones) wants like that 30, 40, 50, million dollar payday, which he so deserves,” Anik added. But here’s the kicker, in boxing, Mayweather achieved those financial milestones multiple times, raising a key debate about the differences between the two sports. When Anik says Jones has “pushed himself beyond” Mayweather, how do we measure that?

From one angle, Jones’ accomplishments in MMA, dominating two weight classes and returning after a long layoff to beat a heavyweight legend places him in rarefied air. Unlike Mayweather, who retired at 38 after his 2015 bout with Andre Berto, Jones is still thriving and looking for his next big challenge at the same age. Yes, Mayweather did return in 2012 to fight Conor McGregor at 41, but that bout was more spectacle than a legacy-defining contest.

On the other hand, Mayweather’s career achievements remain unmatched in boxing. With a spotless 50-0 record and some of the highest paydays in sports history, ‘Money’ turned boxing into a billion-dollar enterprise. Jones, despite being arguably the greatest MMA fighter ever, has yet to command the kind of financial success Mayweather routinely enjoyed. Does this disparity reflect the sports themselves rather than the athletes?